Dole recalls bagged spinach on salmonella risk

Dole Fresh Vegetables announced on Tuesday a voluntary recall of its bagged spinach in 13 states. The move is a precaution to a possible health risk from salmonella bacteria contamination, the company said. (Tweet this)

Consumers living in Connecticut, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Wisconsin are advised to discard the product immediately.

Salmonella can cause serious illness with symptoms including fever, nausea, diarrhea and vomiting. Dole said that no illnesses have been reported thus far in association with the recall.

"This precautionary recall notification is being issued due to an isolated instance in which a sample of Dole Spinach salad yielded a positive result for Salmonella in a random sample test conducted by the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development; Laboratory Division," the press release read.

The product being recalled is Dole Spinach coded A27409B & A27409A, with an Enjoy By date of October 15 and UPC 7143000976. Concerned customers can contact the Dole Food Company Consumer Response Center at (800) 356-3111 for more information.